Farmers
represent only 4.7 % of the EU's working population but manage nearly
half of EU land. The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is the main EU
tool supporting their work, accounting for 34 % of the EU budget in the
period 2007–2013. Past CAP spending has supported the modernisation of
farming and helped to intensify production with significant
environmental impacts linked to soil erosion, water pollution,
over-exploited water resources as well as biodiversity. Various CAP
reforms since the 1990s have increasingly de-linked farm support from
production, established certain environmental safeguards linked to the
receipt of farm payments, and introduced rural development and
agri-environment measures into the CAP. The budget share of these
measures remains small, however, and increasing demand for food and
biomass from farming could lead to further agricultural intensification.
Certain CAP measures support extensive 'high-nature value (HNV)
farmland' but this support could be better targeted. Further
environmental reform of the CAP reform would be an important step in
securing EU targets in relation to biodiversity protection, water
quality or the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Review process

The Europe 2020 Strategy notes that the CAP can contribute to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth.Under
its 'Innovation Union' flagship initiative, the strategy proposes to
launch 'European Innovation Partnerships' between EU and national
levels, including one on 'building the bio-economy by 2020'. The 2010
Commission communication on the future of the CAP after 2013 shows the
way forward and proposes key improvements in environmental integration,
with the review process expected to be completed by the end of 2013.

Note: Above cells with hyperlinks lead to specific SOER 2010
information and other EEA products that are relevant to the policy area
on this page.

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The issue
Farmers
represent only 4.7 % of the EU's working population but manage nearly
half of EU land. The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is the main EU
tool supporting their work, accounting for 34 % of the EU budget in the
period 2007–2013. Past CAP spending has supported the modernisation of
farming and helped to intensify production with significant
environmental impacts linked to soil erosion, water pollution,
over-exploited water resources as well as biodiversity. Various CAP
reforms since the 1990s have increasingly de-linked farm support from
production, established certain environmental safeguards linked to the
receipt of farm payments, and introduced rural development and
agri-environment measures into the CAP. The budget share of these
measures remains small, however, and increasing demand for food and
biomass from farming could lead to further agricultural intensification.
Certain CAP measures support extensive 'high-nature value (HNV)
farmland' but this support could be better targeted. Further
environmental reform of the CAP reform would be an important step in
securing EU targets in relation to biodiversity protection, water
quality or the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Review process
The Europe 2020 Strategy notes that the CAP can contribute to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. Under
its 'Innovation Union' flagship initiative, the strategy proposes to
launch 'European Innovation Partnerships' between EU and national
levels, including one on 'building the bio-economy by 2020'. The 2010
Commission communication on the future of the CAP after 2013 shows the
way forward and proposes key improvements in environmental integration,
with the review process expected to be completed by the end of 2013.
Links to SOER 2010 and other EEA products
Global megatrends
Synthesis
Thematic assessments
Other EEA products
Population
Ch. 1: State of the environment
Understanding climate change
CAP budget and biodiversity
Urban
Ch. 2: Climate change
Mitigating climate change
HNV farmland report
Health
Ch. 3: Nature and biodiversity
Adapting to climate change
Bioenergy potential from agriculture
Accelerating technologies
Ch. 4: Natural resources and waste
Biodiversity
Continued growth
Ch. 5: Environment and health
Land use
Global power shifts
Ch. 6: Links
Soil
Global competition
Ch. 7: Global context
Marine and coastal environment
Decreasing natural resources
Ch. 8: Future priorities
Consumption and environment
Climate change consequences
Material resources and waste
Environmental pollution
Water resources: quantity and flows
Global regulation and governance
Freshwater quality
Air pollution
Urban environment
Note: Above cells with hyperlinks lead to specific SOER 2010
information and other EEA products that are relevant to the policy area
on this page.